Check out photos of the reception and my artwork at http://www.flickr.com/photos/pk2k/sets/72157621379513739/
The show was called Building By the Lake. I was at the foot of Spadina drawing everything around me during the few hours this summer when the weather has been good!
This was one of the high points of my summer and my transition so far! I never expected to have an art show and now I have done it!
Friday, July 17, 2009
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Job Search - on the lighter side
One of the realities of networking is the inevitable time between meetings that needs to be filled.
I have had a number of days with meetings stacked up in the downtown core. There has been time to kill between meetings. I have accomplished two goals as a result of having to do something in those breaks.
First, after 20 years in Toronto, I have finally learned my way around the underground maze. Since I never had a job in the downtown towers, I never had a chance to figure out that incredibly confusing city under the city. But now, I have had time to wander and consider myself much better at finding my way around. In the past, I just had to give up and go up to the street to figure out where I was. Now I am almost confident that I am going in the right direction!
Second, I have found the BEST spot to spend time between meetings. Food courts and coffee shops are fine, but that's often where I meet people, so it is a bit repetitive. They can also be loud and busy - music, TV, lunch leftovers... I now know the perfect place downtown is the lobby of the CIBC building at Bay and King. It has high ceilings, windows on all sides and comfortable chairs that are pretty much always available. And it is quiet enough to be able to make phone calls without sounding like you are in a crowd waiting to enter a UFC event. Try it some time and you will start your next meeting with a smile on your face.
Coming soon - photos from my art exhibit!
I have had a number of days with meetings stacked up in the downtown core. There has been time to kill between meetings. I have accomplished two goals as a result of having to do something in those breaks.
First, after 20 years in Toronto, I have finally learned my way around the underground maze. Since I never had a job in the downtown towers, I never had a chance to figure out that incredibly confusing city under the city. But now, I have had time to wander and consider myself much better at finding my way around. In the past, I just had to give up and go up to the street to figure out where I was. Now I am almost confident that I am going in the right direction!
Second, I have found the BEST spot to spend time between meetings. Food courts and coffee shops are fine, but that's often where I meet people, so it is a bit repetitive. They can also be loud and busy - music, TV, lunch leftovers... I now know the perfect place downtown is the lobby of the CIBC building at Bay and King. It has high ceilings, windows on all sides and comfortable chairs that are pretty much always available. And it is quiet enough to be able to make phone calls without sounding like you are in a crowd waiting to enter a UFC event. Try it some time and you will start your next meeting with a smile on your face.
Coming soon - photos from my art exhibit!
Friday, July 3, 2009
More to Life than Job Search
Many people have told me to take advantage of my job transition downtime to enjoy the summer.
I have taken that advice to heart and so now I am inviting you to:
BUILDING BY THE LAKE
Ink drawings of the Toronto skyline from the foot of Spadina Street
They are quick, uncontrolled, rough drawings - and hopefully full of life. I painted them on park benches, retaining walls and even the ground. Lots of wind too!
While I loved taking it all in, what I saw was the crowding out of public spaces by the lake. I worked at the edge of the marina, which is a concrete wasteland beside the crown jewel of Toronto - our lakefront. Given all the building going on - the crowding is only going to get worse.
SHOW DETAILS
The show will run from July 5 - July 9 at
The Toronto School of Art
410 Adelaide St. West, 3rd floor (just west of Spadina)
Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
The gallery is just to the right as you exit the elevator - you can't miss it!
RECEPTION
Come between 5:30 - 7:30 on Wednesday, July 8 for the reception - refreshments included!
Please let me know if you plan to come so I can plan for the drinks and food.
Thanks for reading, PK2K
I have taken that advice to heart and so now I am inviting you to:
BUILDING BY THE LAKE
Ink drawings of the Toronto skyline from the foot of Spadina Street
They are quick, uncontrolled, rough drawings - and hopefully full of life. I painted them on park benches, retaining walls and even the ground. Lots of wind too!
While I loved taking it all in, what I saw was the crowding out of public spaces by the lake. I worked at the edge of the marina, which is a concrete wasteland beside the crown jewel of Toronto - our lakefront. Given all the building going on - the crowding is only going to get worse.
SHOW DETAILS
The show will run from July 5 - July 9 at
The Toronto School of Art
410 Adelaide St. West, 3rd floor (just west of Spadina)
Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
The gallery is just to the right as you exit the elevator - you can't miss it!
RECEPTION
Come between 5:30 - 7:30 on Wednesday, July 8 for the reception - refreshments included!
Please let me know if you plan to come so I can plan for the drinks and food.
Thanks for reading, PK2K
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